QU-5

Compact and Powerful Design: A space-saving 19" rack-mountable mixer (with optional kit) featuring 17 motorised faders and 38 input channels, ideal for installations and mobile setups.

Pristine 96kHz Audio: Updated microphone preamps and high-quality AD/DA converters deliver transparent sound powered by a 96kHz XCVI core.

Versatile I/O: Includes 16 mic/line combo inputs, 2 stereo line inputs, and 12 XLR outputs-ready for a range of live or install applications.

Intuitive Touch Interface: 7" capacitive touchscreen with a redesigned UI and full-color channel displays make mixing fast and user-friendly.

Flexible Routing: Create custom mix layouts with 4 configurable fader layers and freely assignable signal paths-no longer limited to 1:1 routing.

Onboard Recording & Playback: Multitrack 32-32 USB-C interface, stereo USB-A recording/playback, and direct-to-SD card multitrack recording make live or studio use seamless.

Integrated Assistive Tools: Features Feedback Assistant, Gain Assistant, and a 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) for faster, stress-free setups and confident mixing.

Built-In Effects: Includes 6 internal FX engines with dedicated stereo returns, and support for Allen & Heath's DEEP Processing plugins.

Remote Control Options: Use iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows apps for wireless control, plus 8 assignable SoftKeys and footswitch support.

SLink Port for Expansion: 128-128 intelligent SLink port for connection to stage boxes or other Allen & Heath systems.

General Specifications

digital mixer with 96kHz XCVI processing core

total 38 input channels to mix

32 mono input channels (linkable)

3 stereo input channels

24 output channels

rackmountable 19 inch format with optional kit

integrated 7 inch capacitive touchscreen

17 motorised 100mm faders

DEEP processing ready for dLive-style channel plugins

4 configurable fader layers

8 assignable SoftKeys

dual footswitch input (single or dual mode)

chromatic LED channel metering

Input and Output I/O

16 mic/line inputs via XLR/TRS combi jacks

2 stereo line input pairs via 1/4 inch TRS (total 4 TRS connectors)

12 XLR outputs

2 TRS jack outputs

1 AES3 digital stereo output via XLR

1 talkback input via XLR

stereo headphone output

12V lamp socket

Mixing Architecture

12 mix buses (6 mono or linkable + 6 stereo)

4 mono or linkable matrix mixes

dedicated stereo main LR output

6 internal FX engines with dedicated stereo returns

Digital I/O and Expansion

USB-C interface for 32-32 multitrack playback and recording

USB-A for stereo playback and file transfers

SD card slot for multitrack playback and recording

16-16 channels at 96kHz

32-32 channels at 48kHz

128-128 SLink port for remote audio and expansion

Qu 5D variant includes 16-16 Dante I/O at 48kHz or 96kHz with locking EtherCon port

Processing and Assistive Tools

DEEP channel processing (optional add-ons)

Gain Assistant for automatic preamp setting

Feedback Assistant with up to 16 feedback filters per output

integrated 32 channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)

Remote Control Compatibility

compatible with remote apps for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android

full remote control of mix and parameters

Recording and Playback

multitrack recording/playback over USB-C or SD card

stereo record/playback over USB-A

data transfer via USB-A

Hardware Upgrades

improved mic preamps

enhanced 96kHz AD/DA conversion for improved audio detail

redesigned user interface for faster navigation

Optional Accessories

19 inch rackmount kit (8U) for flightcase or installation use

compatible with various Allen and Heath I/O stageboxes via SLink expansion port